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Scout D-1 | Ariel 6
Scout D-1 | Ariel 6 launched on Sat, Jun 2, 1979, 11:26 PM UTC — a Science and Engineering Research Council mission.
Launch SuccessfulScience and Engineering Research Council
Lifted offNET Jun 1979
NET Sat, Jun 2, 1979, 11:26 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Scout D-1Vehicle
Science and Engineering Research CouncilProvider
Launch Area 3APad
Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USALocation
AstrophysicsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Scout D-1 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Scout D-1 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Ariel 6
Ariel is a series of British research satellites. Ariel 6 primary experiment was a cosmic ray detector. Satellite also carried X-ray telescopes.
Around this launch
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Frequently asked
What time does Scout D-1 | Ariel 6 launch?
Scout D-1 | Ariel 6 is scheduled to lift off Sat, Jun 2, 1979, 11:26 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Scout D-1 | Ariel 6?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Scout D-1 | Ariel 6?
Scout D-1 | Ariel 6 is an Science and Engineering Research Council mission flying on a Scout D-1.
Where does Scout D-1 | Ariel 6 launch from?
It lifts off from Launch Area 3A, Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, USA.